The Seine: carbon-free urban distribution via water

Eighty-five percent of commodities arriving at Le Havre by sea are subsequently carried by road to Rouen and the Paris region. In comparison, a river barge can convey 5,000 tonnes of goods, or the equivalent of 250 trucks. With the rise of e-commerce, which places increasing strain on metropolitan areas, river transportation is increasingly presenting itself as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional logistics. It emits 2.5 time....